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Mathster	electronic locker question	Lead	[-]
Posts: 4628 (07/07/08 08:25 PM) Crazy Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None question for those with Nismo package trucks. Im at a toss up between the Nismo and SE package. My concern is if the electronic locker is any good? How does it compare to after market for durability? Does the ABLS do basically the same thing? How does the ABLS work? Im under the impression the computer rides the brakes to prevent wheel spin. While you didn't realize it, the National Anthem does end with "Gentlemen Start Your Engines!"
EB 05 NISMO		#1	[-]
Posts: 115 (07/08/08 04:21 PM) Experienced Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	The locker is ok and way better than having an open diff. We have no after market options available, but if one becomes available I assume it would probably be more durable. I know a few have blown rear diffs, but I thought the majority of those were 2wd Nismo's so all of the engines power is going to the rear. Nissan also modified the locker (went from 2 spider gears to 4 spider gears) at some point. I believe the 4 spider gear version is better/stronger. ABLS does not do the same thing as a locker. It doesn't work in the same was as a limited slip differential (LSD) either. What it does do is imitate what an lsd does. If the computer senses the wheels spinning at different speeds (indicating a loss of traction) it applies the brakes to the slipping wheel in order to reduce the slipping and transfer some of the torque to the wheel that is not slipping. 2005 Electric Blue Nismo King Cab 6spd 4x4 Bassani Aft-Cat Exhaust, Injen Powerflow Intake, ScanGuage II w/ Blendmount Last Edited By: EB 05 NISMO 07/08/08 07:06 PM. Edited 3 times.
Mathster		#2	[-]
Posts: 4629 (07/08/08 10:56 PM) Crazy Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	does your truck have the dana 44 rear end? While you didn't realize it, the National Anthem does end with "Gentlemen Start Your Engines!"
Doughboy40		#3	[-]
Posts: 88 (07/09/08 07:39 PM) Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I have the e-locker and have not had any problems. With the 4WD you have to be in 4LO for it to work. Where I run into trouble is when I get impatient and don't follow the steps to get into 4LO to the letter. As long as I wait for everything to stop flashing everything works like a champ. If you are debating between just using ABLS or a locker, I'd say consider your driving. If you are in a situation where you would ever need a locker, the ABLS would be useless in most of these situations. One of the benefits of the stock e-locker is that it switches off ABLS when activated. I have the D44 (or better stated the Nissan/Dana hybrid44). 05 NISMO 4X4 - Avalanche White
EB 05 NISMO		#4	[-]
Posts: 116 (07/09/08 08:21 PM) Experienced Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mathster wrote: does your truck have the dana 44 rear end? Yes, but as doughboy40 stated it is a Nissan/Dana hybrid. Nissan bastardized the thing meaning that no off the shelf Dana 44 parts work in this axle. 2005 Electric Blue Nismo King Cab 6spd 4x4 Bassani Aft-Cat Exhaust, Injen Powerflow Intake, ScanGuage II w/ Blendmount
Mathster		#5	[-]
Posts: 4630 (07/09/08 10:36 PM) Crazy Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	can the locker be fooled with a toggle switch? Im sorry, but in mud, you need all wheels turning without the brakes helping make you stop. While you didn't realize it, the National Anthem does end with "Gentlemen Start Your Engines!"
Doughboy40		#6	[-]
Posts: 89 (07/10/08 07:53 PM) Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I guess I don't understand the question. The locker turns on and off with a switch and the locker doesn't engage the brakes. When the locker is turned on, it turns off the ABLS which does engage the brakes... so by engaging the locker, you only have to worry about the brakes when you engage them manaully. The ABLS is a useful feature but in the really sloppy stuff you are correct, you'll hear your ABS grinding away trying to find (or simulate) any traction it can but eventually will bring you to a stop in the mud as a byproduct. Then you engage the locker or the winch :-) 05 NISMO 4X4 - Avalanche White
Mathster		#7	[-]
Posts: 4631 (07/10/08 10:40 PM) Crazy Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Doughboy40 wrote: I have the e-locker and have not had any problems. With the 4WD you have to be in 4LO for it to work. you made it sound like the locker only works in 4 LO. On older diesel trucks with an automatic transmission. people would add a toggle switch to lock the torque converter so when the engine brake (jake brake) engaged the torque converter wouldn't unlock and disconnect the engine from the drive line. If the locker only locks in 4 low, then I want a way to bypass that an lock in 2hi. While you didn't realize it, the National Anthem does end with "Gentlemen Start Your Engines!"
midocr		#8	[-]
Posts: 549 (07/11/08 04:42 PM) July, '07 TOM/ Gold Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mathster wrote: you made it sound like the locker only works in 4 LO. I believe that is true. I've never actually used mine. Tried to engage it once and was never really sure it did engage. Mike '05 Electric Blue Nismo CC 4X4 My Truck and stuff
Doughboy40		#9	[-]
Posts: 91 (07/11/08 07:22 PM) Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Mathster wrote: you made it sound like the locker only works in 4 LO. On older diesel trucks with an automatic transmission. people would add a toggle switch to lock the torque converter so when the engine brake (jake brake) engaged the torque converter wouldn't unlock and disconnect the engine from the drive line. If the locker only locks in 4 low, then I want a way to bypass that an lock in 2hi. You are correct and the locker only works in 4LO (on the 4WD model). There are postings on other sites on how to do a mod to make the locker work in any mode. I am posting such a link but must caution that I only provide the link for information purposes and cannot vouch for the safety, or success with such a mod. http://www.austinm.net/titan/frontyelock/index.html 05 NISMO 4X4 - Avalanche White
Mathster		#10	[-]
Posts: 4633 (07/11/08 08:39 PM) Crazy Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	that is basically what the diesel guys are doing to their automatic transmission.. Now I just need to get a new truck... While you didn't realize it, the National Anthem does end with "Gentlemen Start Your Engines!"
hillbill409		#11	[-]
Posts: 100 (08/02/08 03:17 AM) Experienced Member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	i recently recieved a copy of arbs new catalog and it listed a locker for our trucks with varrients in the axle from auto to manual

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